Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups unconverted rice (like Canilla )
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh or well-drained canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 6 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded and cut into thin strips

Method

  • Place beans in a large pot.
  • Cover with water.
  • Simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding water as needed to keep beans covered.
  • Drain.
  • Follow the directions for Mexican rice, adding the roasted peppers with the chicken broth and salt in Step 3.
  • When rice is cooked, stir in beans.
  • Serve hot.